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Instrument Panel: Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
  1. Evacuate the refrigerant. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging - Vehicles With: R134A Refrigerant . Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging - Vehicles With: R1234YF Refrigerant . Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), Vehicles With: R134A Refrigerant . Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), Vehicles With: R1234YF Refrigerant
  2. NOTE: Only use the specified material to lubricate the seals.
    NOTE: Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.

    Remove the nut and remove the HVAC flange.

    • On installation, install and lubricate new O-ring seals. Refer to the appropriate Specifications in Climate Control System .

      Torque

      : 159 lb.in (18 Nm)

    GFD591703Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Pinch the hoses, remove the clamps and position aside.
    GFD591704Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Remove the wiper linkage assembly. Refer to: Wiper Linkage Assembly
  5. Remove the bolts.

    Torque

    : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    GFD591705Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Remove the driver side front door. Refer to: Front Door
  7. Remove the front seats. Refer to: Front Seat
  8. Remove the floor console. Refer to: Floor Console 
  9. Remove the A-pillar trim panels. Refer to: A-Pillar Trim Panel
  10. NOTE: Right hand A-pillar.

    Disconnect the electrical connector.

    GFD591706Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Release the clips and remove the trim panel.

    Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

    GFD591707Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Release the clips and remove the RH instrument panel end cap.
    GFD591708Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Release the clips and remove the RH scuff plate.
    GFD591709Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. NOTE: Left hand A-pillar.

    Disconnect the electrical connector.

    GFD591710Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. Release the clips and remove the trim panel.

    Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

    GFD591711Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. Release the clips and remove the LH instrument panel end cap.
    GFD591712Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Remove the hood latch release handle.

    1. Rotate the hood latch release handle.
    2. NOTE: Do not remove the retaining clip from the hood latch release handle.

      Release the retaining clip.

    3. Remove the hood latch release handle.

    GFD591713Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Release the clips at the front of the LH scuff plate.
    2. Release the lower clips and remove the LH scuff plate.
    GFD591714Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. NOTE: Right hand side.

    Release the clips and remove the lower insulation panel.

    GFD591715Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. NOTE: Right hand side.

    Release the clips and remove the trim panel.

    Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

    GFD591716Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. Remove the retainers and remove the foam pad.
    GFD591717Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Disconnect the electrical connectors and release the harness retainers.
    GFD591718Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. Release the clips and remove the BCM.
    GFD591719Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. Remove the nut.

    Torque

    : 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

    GFD591720Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  25. NOTE: Lower right hand side.

    Disconnect the electrical connectors.

    GFD591721Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. Remove the cover, the nut and foot rest pad.

    Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

    Torque

    : 48 lb.in (5.4 Nm)

    GFD591722Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. Remove the pushpins and position the carpet rearward.
    GFD591723Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Remove the cover.
    2. Lift the cable and strap upward and reward to disengage from the lower trim panel.
    GFD591724Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. NOTE: Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring may result. If there is evidence that the shaft has rotated, remove and recenter the clockspring

    Secure the steering wheel.

    GFD591725Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  30. WARNING: Do not reuse steering column shaft bolts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column shaft detachment or loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

    1. Remove and discard the steering shaft coupler retainer.

      Torque

      :Stage 1: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

      Stage 2: 120°

    2. Separate the steering column shaft from the steering column.

    GFD591726Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  31. NOTE: Lower left hand side.

    Disconnect the electrical connectors, and detach the harness retainers.

    GFD591727Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  32. NOTE: Left hand door opening.

    • Remove the cover.

    • Remove the bolt.

      Torque

      : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    GFD591728Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  33. Disconnect the electrical connectors, release the harness retainers and position the harness aside.
    GFD591729Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  34. Remove the nuts and the bracket.

    Torque

    : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    GFD591730Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  35. Remove the nuts and the bracket.

    Torque

    : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    GFD591731Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  36. Remove the HVAC ducts.
    GFD591732Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  37. NOTE: Leave the top bolt finger tight until ready to remove the instrument panel.

    Remove the bolts.

    Torque

    : 35 lb.ft (47.5 Nm)

    GFD591733Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  38. NOTE: Leave the top bolt finger tight until ready to remove the instrument panel.

    Remove the bolts.

    Torque

    : 35 lb.ft (47.5 Nm)

    GFD591734Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  39. NOTE: To avoid damaging the instrument panel, an assistant is required when carrying out this step.
    NOTE: Make sure not to damage the instrument panel when removing the instrument panel from the vehicle.
    NOTE: Make sure that all electrical connectors and wiring are not hindered before removing the instrument panel or damage to the components may occur.

    Remove the instrument panel through the driver door opening.

GFD591735Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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